Chapter 117: Obstinate

There was no road beyond the village.

Shen Zhengrong jumped off the truck, went to the brigade leader and secretary, gave instructions, then returned to organize his troops, “At ease Attention!”

The brigade leader Zhou Conglin and secretary Shen Weidong rang the village bell, “Disperse, disperse, go to work!”

Although the villagers were reluctant to leave, they knew that the brigade leader and secretary wouldn’t let them watch if they asked them to disperse.

After arriving at the commune, Shen Chuning went to the staff dormitory to see her teacher before work.

She told the teacher what happened yesterday and was about to return the letter.

But as soon as she took out the letter, the teacher held her hand, “Ning girl, keep this letter.

I didn’t specify what help to ask for, if you need it, you can use it to find the leader.”

He was too old to need any favors.

Leaving this favor for his only student, it might help her in a desperate situation.

Shen Chuning understood and didn’t refuse, “Thank you, teacher.”

Peng Kaiyuan waved his hand, deliberately frowning, “Ning girl, you said you would take care of me in my old age, so it’s natural for me to leave my connections and things to you.

If you’re still so polite, I’ll think you want to go back on your word.”

Shen Chuning quickly compromised, “Teacher, I know I was wrong. I’ll go to work now!”

When Shen Chuning went to work, Shen Zhengxu had already picked up Shen Zhengliang at the county committee gate.

Shen Zhengliang had only been detained for two days, but his face was pale.

His steps were unsteady.

Seeing Shen Zhengxu, he stumbled, whether from excitement or exhaustion.

Shen Zhengxu quickly supported him, “Second Brother, are you alright?”

Seeing Shen Zhengxu, Shen Zhengliang’s eyes reddened, “Big Brother…”

Shen Zhengxu felt heartache, “Let’s go home and talk.”

Shen Zhengxu had hired Old Luo to pick up Shen Zhengliang with a donkey cart.

He was about to help Shen Zhengliang onto the cart.

Shen Zhengliang pulled away his hand, “Big Brother, wait. Where’s Uncle? I want to see Uncle.”

Shen Zhengxu thought Shen Zhengliang wanted to thank Uncle, “I’ve already thanked Uncle, let’s go home!”

Shen Zhengliang hesitated, saying with difficulty, “I… I want to ask Uncle for help.”

Shen Zhengxu was about to ask what it was.

Shen Qingfeng came out, “Zhengxu, Zhengliang, wait.”

Although Shen Zhengliang was weak, seeing Shen Qingfeng, he excitedly greeted him.

Before Shen Qingfeng could speak, he eagerly said, “Uncle, can you help me, help me find out about Yumeng…”

Shen Zhengxu didn’t expect that Second Brother, who was almost implicated by Wang Yumeng, still cared about her.

He wanted to stop Shen Zhengliang.

Shen Qingfeng asked, “Who’s Yumeng?”

Shen Zhengxu had to answer, “The educated youth from our brigade who was brought in for questioning.”

Shen Qingfeng frowned, “The one who instigated Second Brother to hunt and sell game in the black market, almost causing him to be mistaken for an enemy agent?”

Shen Zhengxu nodded.

“Uncle, please, help me find out about Yumeng.

I don’t blame Yumeng for what happened to me, I know she didn’t mean to harm me.” Shen Zhengliang was afraid Shen Qingfeng wouldn’t help him.

Seeing Shen Zhengliang, Shen Qingfeng’s face darkened, “Second Brother, it’s not that Uncle doesn’t want to help. Uncle doesn’t have that ability to find out about enemy agent suspects.

Give it up, you know how much effort Ningning and Yubai made to get you out.

If you’re still obsessed with that educated youth and get yourself into trouble, even if your sister and brother-in-law want to help, I’ll advise your father to stop.”

Shen Zhengliang lowered his head dejectedly.

Shen Qingfeng handed a bag to Shen Zhengxu, “Zhengxu, take these noodles back, cook them for your father every few days.

He’s old, he often went hungry before, he has stomach problems, don’t let him eat too much coarse grain, it’s hard to digest.”

Shen Zhengxu took the noodles, “Uncle, I know, I’ll make sure Dad eats fine grains.”

Shen Qingsong was satisfied with his nephew, he was steady and reliable, not very successful, but a good son.

He patted Shen Zhengxu’s shoulder, “Go back!”

On the way back, Shen Zhengliang sat on the donkey cart, silent.

Shen Zhengxu wanted to persuade him several times.

But he swallowed his words.

Yesterday, when Little Sister mentioned Second Brother’s hunting because of Wang Yumeng, they discussed it.

The more they persuaded him, the more stubborn he might become.

They could only let him be.

He thought Second Brother would give up after such a setback.

But seeing Second Brother like this…

Sigh!

Shen Zhengxu sighed.

When the donkey cart returned to Ci Hang Village Brigade, someone told Shen Zhengxu that their Third Brother was back.

Shen Zhengxu’s heart sank, it had been less than five months since Third Brother’s last leave.

Why was Third Brother back?

Had the county committee called the army, and the army punished Third Brother without waiting for the results?

Knowing that Third Brother was back on a mission, Shen Zhengxu breathed a sigh of relief.

When the brothers got home, Shen Qingsong was waiting at the door.

As soon as Shen Zhengliang approached, Shen Qingsong hit him with pine and cypress branches, “I’ll beat you to death, you ungrateful son!

Look what you’ve done, almost implicating the whole family, do you know?”

Shen Qingsong beat and scolded him.

Shen Zhengliang seemed to feel no pain, standing motionless.

Shen Qingsong used pine and cypress branches to hit Shen Zhengliang, traditionally to ward off evil.

Although the old traditions were gone, no one cared what he used to hit his son.

But seeing Shen Zhengliang’s expression, Shen Qingsong was furious, hitting him harder, “Are you still defiant?

Do you admit you’re wrong?”

Shen Qingsong shouted angrily.

Shen Zhengxu couldn’t bear it, pulling Shen Zhengliang, “Second Brother, Dad worried about you and didn’t sleep well.

Apologize, don’t anger Dad.”